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1940.5.54

Horn for gunpowder, of brass and copper, decorated with incised designs, twisted wire binding and a piece of turquoise in a raised setting. Sliding valve, metal carrying loop. [LM 08/10/2007]

1940.5.54

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Collection type
Object
Description
Horn for gunpowder, of brass and copper, decorated with incised designs, twisted wire binding and a piece of turquoise in a raised setting. Sliding valve, metal carrying loop. [LM 08/10/2007]
Geographical reference
Oman
Asia > Western Asia > Oman
Muscat
Person
Field collector Victor Gallafent Gurner
PRM source Victor Gallafent Gurner
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1890
Date collected
Circa 1890
Acquisition information
Donated: 1940
Materials and processes
Material Turquoise Stone, Material Brass Metal, Material Copper Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Incised
Dimensions
Width: max 145 mm, Length: max 160 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1940.5.54

Search terms: Firearm Weapon, Transport and Travel, Vessel, Carrying Device, Firearm Accessory, Ammunition Holder

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